What does a sprinter use at the start of a race?

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Why: Sprinters begin by assuming a crouching position in starting blocks before the race.

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Answer: Starting blocks. Sprinters begin by assuming a crouching position in starting blocks before the race.

  1. Track and field en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Track_and_field
    sprinters begin the race by assuming a crouching position in the starting blocks
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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